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This Day in HistoryStream HISTORY World War II The Weather Forecast That Saved D-DayThe massive Normandy landings required optimal weather conditions. That wasn't the case on June 5, the original chosen day of attack.

Trending Landmarks The DIY Beginnings of the Drive-In Movie Theater Women’s History How 19th-Century Women Used Department Stores to Gain Their Freedom 19th Century How Newport’s ‘Gold Coast’ Became a Hot Spot for Gilded Age Elites

Today's Picks Arts & Entertainment Who Are the Biggest Tony Award Winners in History?D-Day: Follow How the Mission Unfolded

The Science of VolcanoesThe Science of Volcanoes

Find out where lava comes from and what happens when a volcano erupts underwater.

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1913 First successful ascent of Denali

1893Gandhi’s first act of civil disobedience

1968Mr. Rogers airs special episode addressing the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy

1939King George VI becomes the first British monarch to visit the U.S.See More

Who Said It?RevealPressure is a privilege, and champions adjust.-Billie Jean King RevealThe future doesn't belong to the fainthearted; it belongs to the brave.-Ronald Reagan

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D-Day World War II How D-Day Changed the Course of WWIIThe Allied invasion of June 6, 1944 was one of the biggest and most significant military campaigns in history.How Many Were Killed on D-Day?

Allied military leaders knew that casualties could be staggeringly high. Historians are still calculating the toll.What Hitler Got Wrong About D-Day

Hitler made several miscalculations ahead of the Allied invasion of Normandy—but there were still deadly German defenses in place.D-Day: Facts on the Epic 1944 Invasion That Changed the Course of WWII

The Allied invasion of Normandy was among the largest military operations ever staged. D-Day Paratroopers Geared Up

Take a look at the equipment paratroopers of the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions used on D-Day.

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HISTORY Shorts LGBTQ+ History How the Stonewall Riots Sparked a Movement

The Stonewall Inn Riots sparked the beginning of the gay rights movement in America. Learn how members of the LGBTQ community came together to protest exploitation and police harassment.

3:47m watch Food More to History: Barbecue

Uncover the surprising roots of American barbecue.

0:57m watch Inventions & Science More to History: Alan Hart—The Doctor Who Revolutionized Tuberculosis Screening

Alan Hart pioneered X-rays for TB detection and was the first documented trans person in the U.S. to have a hysterectomy.

0:57m watch Inventions & Science How the Beer Can Was Saved from Extinction

Love it or hate it, the beer can is an iconic part of American culture. But there was a time when the beer can was almost made extinct.

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Who's Making HistoryTaylor Swift

The pop star became the first-ever recording artist to have every one of their albums hit 2 million streams all in the same day.Jonathan Anderson

The designer was appointed head of men's and women's lines at Christian Dior—the first to hold full creative control of the fashion house since Christian Dior himself.Kiara Romero

The 19-year-old University of Oregon sophomore recorded the lowest final round score by an amateur in U.S. Women's Open history.

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